Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 31 offices throughout the United States.
Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.
Benefit options include:
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- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
- Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
- Long-term disability
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Bonus program
- Paid time off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Wellness program
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Job Description:
Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Staff Geologist in our Greensboro, NC office. We are looking for a motivated candidate to join our growing team of more than six engineering geologists to support our efforts on interesting and challenging dam, tunnel, and geohazard projects across the United States. This position will consist of management of advanced geotechnical investigations with a focus on both existing and proposed dam, hydropower, and pumped-storage hydropower projects.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support detailed and technically advanced geotechnical investigations for dams, tunnels, and other critical infrastructure project
- Support installation and measurement of geotechnical instrumentation
- Support the creation of Drilling Program Plans (DPPs)
- Oversee geotechnical investigations in the field
- Log test borings
- Perform geologic field mapping
- QA/QC boring logs and material classifications
- Prepare boring logs and drawings using OpenGround and other software packages
- Support 3D geologic modeling efforts
- Collect and prepare samples for laboratory testing
- Oversee geologically related construction activities
- Perform calculations to support designs
- Provide support on preparation of reports and proposals
- Support potential failure mode analyses, risk analyses, and design and construction projects
Required Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, Geology, or related Science
- 2 or more years of professional experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
- Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last a few weeks away from the office
- Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Prior professional work in a related field
- Master’s Degree in related field preferred
- OpenGround, CADD, and/or GIS experience preferred
- GIT or PG Licensure preferred
Other Requirements:
- Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check
- Ability to pass a pre-employment screening
The compensation range for a Senior Staff Geologist is between $65,000 to $95,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.
